held up and raced wide, ridden after 6th, headway 7th, weakened 3 out
behind, headway approaching 3 out, led approaching 2 out, ridden out
chased leaders, pushed along after 5th, weakened next
mid-division, lost place 5th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
prominent to 6th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, headway 7th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
held up and keen, headway after 7th, weakened 3 out
pulled hard, always behind
led and took keen hold, clear 6th, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened quickly
prominent, ridden after 7th, led 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, soon beaten
in touch, ridden after 6th, weakened next, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out
always behind
mid-division, lost place 6th, rallied approaching 2 out, kept on, never troubled leaders
in touch, went 2nd 6th, ridden 3 out, weakened 2 out
mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on one pace
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Nonrunner
Another tough race to call here for punters with many in with chances on their best form but the principals look to be City of Manchester, Losing Grip and Imperial Royal and the tentative vote is given to City Of Manchester. The selection won a seller in good style last time out when beating Mr Twins and although this looks more competitive he remains unexposed over hurdles and under conditions that suit he is taken to win again. Losing Grip rates the main danger as he won well last time out when beating Moyne Pleasure. However that form was on soft ground and this faster surface has to be of concern. Imperial Royal is another worthy of respect on his best form but he disappointed for no apparent reason last time so can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Night Warrior is another that could go, well but he has given the impression he would be suited by a longer trip in the past and for that reason he is opposed. This is a trappy affair and stakes should be kept to a minimum for the winner we return to City Of Manchester.
Toulouse Express (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out, 15th of 21, 34l behind Only Words (10-3) at Wetherby 2m amt hcp hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Donie Dooley (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Held up, lost place before 6th, behind when pulled up 4 out in race won by Welcome To Unos (11-2) at Huntingdon 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gd in Dec, 13 ran.
Imperial Royale (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, hit 6th, soon ridden, weakened 3 out, 7th of 12, well behind Speed Venture (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) hvy in Feb.
Dream On Maggie 50-1 (10-4) Mid-division, weakened 5th, behind when pulled up 2 out in race won by Turko (11-5) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) sft in Feb, 17 ran.
Rivertree (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, good headway approaching 7th, weakened 3 out, 8th of 14, well behind Penny Park (10-11) at Wincanton 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Lawaaheb (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) In touch, headway to chase leaders 4 out, led approaching next, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 21, 10l behind Only Words (10-3) at Wetherby 2m amt hcp hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Dishdasha (IRE) 100-1 (11-1) In rear, mistake 4th, some headway next, soon weakened, 9th of 18, well behind Linnet (10-3) at Huntingdon 2m 4yo nov hdl (4) gd in Feb.
Night Warrior (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened after 3 out, left poor 4th 2 out, went 3rd approaching last, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Dreams Jewel (11-0) at Wincanton 2m nov hdl (4) gd in Apr.
Losing Grip (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Made all, clear approaching 2 out, driven out, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) sft in Apr beating Moyne Pleasure (11-3) by 10l, 15 ran.
Mike Simmons 28-1 (11-4) Always behind and pulled up 3 out in race won by Chickapeakray (10-13) at Bangor 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Apr, 13 ran.
City of Manchester (IRE) 5-2fav (10-7) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 2 out, ridden out, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f sll hdl (5) gd in Apr beating Mr Twins (10-7) by 4l, 13 ran.
Tinian 40-1 (10-13) Towards rear, stayed on from 3 out, no impression, 6th of 21, 15l behind Only Words (10-3) at Wetherby 2m amt hcp hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Forbearing (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) Behind, some headway 5th, hit next, soon weakened, 10th of 17, 18l behind Canadian Storm (10-13) at Ludlow 2m clm hdl (5) gf in Apr.
Precious Lucy (FR) 40-1 (11-5) Chased leader, mistake 3rd, weakened approaching 2 out, behind when pulled up at the last in race won by Long Road (11-8) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gd, 17 ran.
Peerless Motion (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden approaching 5th, weakened 3 out, 8th of 16, 18l behind Elegant Clutter (10-12) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gs in Apr.
Insurgent (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) In touch, headway 4th, weakened after 2 out, 10th of 15, 33l behind Parsley's Return (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Patronage 14-1 (10-12) Held up last, always behind, no impression, last of 18, well behind Lorient Express (10-4) at Wincanton 2m nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Major Blade (GER) 100-1 (9-13) Behind, ridden and struggling 5th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out in race won by Wellbeing (11-2) at Newbury 2m nov hcp hdl 0-115 (3) gf in Mar, 14 ran.
